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India Dominates South Africa to Retain Women’s U19 World Cup Title

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1 year ago

February 3, 2025

India concluded the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup with the same flair and confidence they showcased throughout the tournament, decisively defeating South Africa in the final by nine wickets, thereby successfully defending the title they won two years earlier.

After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first but faced relentless pressure from India’s bowlers. Parunika Sisodia quickly made her mark by dismissing opener Simone Lourens for a duck, followed by Shabnam claiming the crucial wicket of the aggressive Jemma Botha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 by the end of the fourth over.

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Aayushi Sharma added to South Africa’s woes by removing Diara Ramlakan, leaving them reeling at 29/3 by the end of the powerplay. Although a brief partnership formed between captain Kayla Reyneke and Karabo Meso, both were dismissed in quick succession shortly after.

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Mieke van Voorst and Fay Cowling managed to build the largest partnership of the match, scoring 30 runs, before falling to consecutive deliveries. India’s bowlers maintained their dominance, bowling South Africa out for a mere 82 runs.

Gongadi Trisha took three wickets, but Aayushi Shukla stood out with remarkable figures of 2/9, including two maidens. Parunika Sisodia, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Shabnam each contributed effectively, taking two and one wicket, respectively.

India started their chase explosively, racing to 18 runs without loss in the first two overs, and continued to push ahead to reach 36/0 by the end of the fourth over. South Africa secured their only wicket soon after when captain Kayla Reyneke forced Kamalini G into a rash shot, leading to a spectacular catch by Simone Lourens.

However, this was the lone highlight for South Africa’s bowlers. Trisha Gongadi displayed her outstanding form, remaining unbeaten at 44 off 33 balls, including eight boundaries. She received solid support from Sanika Chalke, who scored 26 off 22 balls. Together, they propelled India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory, clinching the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 title.

PM Modi leads congratulatory messages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his congratulations with the triumphing team.

“Congratulations to the Indian Team for a special win at the @ICC. #U19T20WorldCup. Their excellent cricket will inspire many future cricketers. Best wishes for their upcoming endeavors,” PM Modi remarked.

Rohit Sharma, captain of the Indian men’s senior team, praised the girls for their achievement. “Huge congratulations to the U-19 girls’ cricket team for winning the World Cup. You have made the nation proud.”

Iconic batter Virat Kohli referred to it as a special moment, stating, “U-19 World Cup Champions! What a special moment! Congratulations, girls, on your success.”

Former Indian women’s team captain Mithali Raj described the victory as monumental: “CHAMPIONS! Congratulations #TeamIndia, this is an incredible achievement! Your dominant performance throughout the tournament makes this triumph even more special, considering it is the inaugural Women’s #U19T20WorldCup. Cherish every moment!”

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Related Topics:Diara Ramlakan ICC Women World Cup

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Tim David Faces Criticism for Obscene Celebration against Mumbai Indians

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4 days ago

May 11, 2026

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IPL 2026 : In a dramatic IPL 2026 clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Tim David has landed in controversy for allegedly making an obscene gesture after his team’s thrilling win against Mumbai Indians.

The incident took place during the 54th match of the Indian Premier League in Raipur. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 167 runs in 20 overs and set a competitive target for RCB.

While chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed 15 runs in the final over. The match went down to the last ball, where RCB required two runs for victory. Rasikh Dar helped the team secure a thrilling win in the final delivery.

Soon after the victory, Tim David, who was in the dugout, was seen allegedly showing his middle finger towards the Mumbai Indians camp during the celebrations. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media and triggered criticism from cricket fans.

Reports suggest that match officials could take disciplinary action against the Australian batter. Under the ICC Code of Conduct, obscene or offensive gestures are considered a serious offence.

Such behaviour usually falls under Level 1 or Level 2 breaches of the ICC rules. Players found guilty can face fines ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of their match fees. Demerit points may also be added to their disciplinary record. Repeated offences can even lead to suspension from matches.

Similar incidents have happened in the past as well. In 2012, Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing the middle finger to spectators during a match in Sydney.

Cricket is widely known as a “gentleman’s game,” and players are expected to maintain discipline and respect on the field. Tim David’s celebration has now sparked debate among fans and experts about sportsmanship in modern cricket.

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Pooran Super over Call Sparks Criticism

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

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Sports: Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism after a failed Super Over decision against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG sent Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to bat, with Pooran on strike against Sunil Narine.

Pooran was bowled on the first ball, leading to heavy criticism from fans. Many questioned the decision, especially because Narine had earlier troubled Pooran in a past Super Over.

LSG coach Justin Langer defended the move. He said the team trusted Pooran as he has faced Narine many times and has a strong record against him. He added that teams must back their best players even in difficult moments.

Langer also said Pooran is one of the best T20 players in recent years but is currently low on confidence. He assured that the team is working hard to help him regain form

Despite being at the bottom of the table, LSG remains hopeful. Langer said the team will use the break to improve and aim to win their remaining matches.

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King Kohli Creates Two Records in One Match

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3 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

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Kohli became the first player in Indian Premier League history to hit 800 boundaries. He now has 807 fours. Shikhar Dhawan is second with 768, followed by David Warner and Rohit Sharma.

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